IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates. 

Dates are subject to change based on Bond University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University. 

 

Spring 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 8, 2025
Arrive in Sydney January 10
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 10-14
Travel to Bond January 14
University Orientation January 15-17
Semester Start January 20
Semester End April 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. May 1

Fall 2025

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 4, 2025
Arrive in Sydney September 6
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 7-9
Travel to Bond September 9
University Orientation September 10-12
Semester Start September 15
Semester End December 20
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. December 21

Academic Year 2025-2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. September 5, 2025
Arrive in Sydney September 7
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) September 7-9
Travel to Bond September 9
University Orientation September 10-12
Semester One Start September 15
Semester One End December 20
Semester Two Start* January 20, 2026
Semester Two End* April 30
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* May 1

Spring 2026

Event Date
Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) Review materials sent in advance
Depart from U.S. January 7, 2026
Arrive in Sydney January 9
Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) January 9-13
Travel to Bond January 13
University Orientation January 12-16
Semester Start January 19
Semester End April 24
Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. April 25